France’s language tests for foreigners seeking citizenship defeat French people
Paris: The French government has been accused of making some of its new language tests for foreigners seeking to stay...
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Russian gas transit through Bulgaria hits record high
Sofia: Fresh data show that the transit of gas via Bulgaria’s TurkStream-BalkanStream pipeline in January has reached a historic high,...
Kazakh ambassador visits PMDC
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin on Thursday visited Pakistan Medical and...
Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024
London: The UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year following a boost to the construction...
‘Terrified’ families seek justice in Italy ‘forever chemicals’ trial
Ella IDE Rome: 'How could a mother think that she had poisoned her children without knowing?' said Giovanna Dal Lago,...
PM reaffirms Pakistan’s dedication to further strengthening collaboration with IAEA
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to further strengthening its collaboration with the...
Pakistan, UK agree to strengthen economic ties moving forward
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Kingdom Wednesday agreed to continue working closely to enhance economic cooperation and explore...
France set to hand over sole military base in Ivory Coast
Paris: In a few days, France will hand over its only military base in Ivory Coast, its former star colony...
Whispers in Italy hint at Lewis Hamilton adaptation from Mercedes to Ferrari
Rome: Lewis Hamilton was “immediately” more comfortable driving for Ferrari in his first tests with the team than his Mercedes...
European Union-Funded Women Leaders Project launched by UN Women, UNDP
Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment...
Boat tragedy near Libyan coast claims lives of at least 16 Pakistani nationals: FO
Celina Ali Islamabad: A tragic boat accident off the coast of Libya has resulted in the deaths of at least...
New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network
London: A key Russian cybercrime syndicate responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world has been targeted by new...
Bulgaria: Contractor indicted in €4.5 million fraud involving trolleybus for the municipality of Vratsa
Sofia: The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) has filed an indictment at the Sofia District Court against...
Italy prepares for AW249 helicopter production phase
Rome: The Italian Army’s AW249 next-generation combat helicopter program is progressing on schedule, with 17 units already under contract out...
Italy offering fastest Schengen visa processing for Russians, tour operators reveal
Rome: Tour operators have said that Italy has the fastest visa processing time and shortest appointment waiting time for Russians....
Over 100m parcels handled in Henan during Spring Festival
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: During the 2025 Spring Festival holiday (from January 28 to February 4), Henan's postal and express delivery...
UK cuts subsidies for biomass power producer Drax
London: The UK government and Drax (DRX.L), opens new tab have agreed a deal that will halve the energy producer's...
Portugal opens new visa centre in Mozambique with improved accessibility
Lisbon: Starting February 10, applicants from Mozambique can now file their Schengen visa applications at a new application centre, which...
Italy: Intel committee calls for EU strategy on Africa
Rome: COPASIR has released a report highlighting Africa’s strategic importance for European security. The document calls for a dedicated EU...
Heritage, tech fusion boosts Spring Festival celebrations
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Tourists participate in a technology-themed Spring Festival garden party in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. Children are listening to...
Bulgaria stops 1620kg of refrigerant
Sofia: Customs officers from the district of Rousse in Bulgaria have stopped an attempt to smuggle 1620kg of refrigerant at...
‘Your time is over:’ Far-right leaders take on the EU’s mainstream parties
Brussels: At a leaders summit in Madrid the Patriots for Europe (PfE) party says it will launch a 'reconquest' under...
Back from Italy, Neve Gebhardt plans for future
Joseph K Giddens Rome: In July, the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Lions Club sponsored a three-week cultural exchange program between Verde...
China can play major role in Egypt’s 2024-2030 industrial strategy: MP
China can play a major role in boosting Egypt's industrial strategy for 2024-2030, Deputy Speaker of the Egyptian Parliament Mohamed...
Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister Highlights the Global Importance of Greek Language on International Day
In recognition of International Greek Language Day, Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Giorgos Kotsiras, emphasized the crucial role of the Greek...
First: Bulgarian Stock Exchange Launches SpaceCrowd, an Equity Crowdfunding Platform for Startups
The Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) has unveiled SpaceCrowd, Bulgaria’s first equity crowdfunding platform aimed at helping startups and early-stage businesses...
Italy Unites To Honor Foibe Massacre Victims Amid Outrage
Vandalism at Basovizza Foiba sparks national condemnation as commemoration events approachOn the eve of the Foibe Remembrance Day, which commemorates...
Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
Lisbon: The funeral of Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, has taken place in...
Italy’s Meloni slams WWII massacre site vandalism
Rome: Italy's post-fascist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday slammed vandalism at a politically charged memorial near the Slovenian border...
10 EU and UK grant programs supporting water and sanitation projects
Brussels: The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have long been at the forefront of international development, providing...
